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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (updated) Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (updated).
•Discovered on March 6, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Passport Number, Financial Account Details, Medical Information.
•Affects individuals in: California, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, an international law firm, experienced a data security incident that occurred from October 23 to October 28, 2025. The firm discovered the breach on October 27, 2025, and subsequently engaged external data security experts and reported the matter to law enforcement.

The breach involved personal identifiers such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, government-issued IDs, financial account details, and medical information. The incident affected at least tens of thousands of individuals across various US states, including clients of firms like JPMorgan. Notices to affected individuals began around January 30, 2026, offering two years of complimentary credit and identity monitoring services through Equifax. The exact total number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed.

Details can emerge as further investigations proceed. Notices to affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Passport Number
Financial Account Details
Medical Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 91–180 days

Breach Occurred

Oct 23, 2025

Company Discovered

Oct 27, 2025

Regulator Notified

Jan 30, 2026

Consumers Notified

Jan 30, 2026

4 days to discover

95 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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